Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect treat that beautifully marries the creamy essence of cheesecake with the rich sweetness of salted caramel. These cookies are soft and chewy, boasting a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave your taste buds craving more. Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a sweet snack at home, this easy-to-follow recipe makes it simple for anyone to create these gourmet delights. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a batch of cookies that not only look impressive but taste extraordinary!
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Beat softened butter and sugars until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Mix cream cheese into the butter mixture until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in salted caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and caramel bits.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg